Citroën C5 X
Is Is it a saloon? Is it an estate car? Is it an SUV? asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? No one could accuse Citroën of being dull. Synonymous with Gallic eccentricity, the carmaker has innovated and inspired for more than a century. From the funky 2CV to the elegant DS, Citroëns of the past have been a curious mix of futuristic features, supreme comfort and poor handling. New to the Citroën range is the C5 X, our test car this week,...
Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech 130bhp Auto
Peugeot hopes to tempt premium buyers with the new 308 hatchback writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? At first glance, the new Peugeot 308 has much in common with the previous one, but look again and the sleek bonnet and the vertical grille catch the eye, while the new retro logo is a nod to Peugeot’s changing model line-up. It oozes Gallic flair. The 308 I drove came in ‘olivine green’, which only enhanced its appeal — and judging...
A – Z of what’s coming soon … Alfa to Fiat
The drive toward sustainability has begun in earnest as new electric and hybrid models making up the lion’s share of the new arrivals for 212, writes Geraldine Herbert ALFA ROMEO Alfa’s electrification roll-out has begun with the Tonale, a plug-in hybrid compact SUV that will launch later this year. Combining a turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine with an electric motor, it will rival Volvo’s XC40 and the Range Rover...
Car-buying tips to put you in the driving seat
There are a few things you need to consider when shopping for a new car, writes Geraldine Herbert 1 THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO GO ELECTRIC One in three car buyers walking into dealerships are no longer opting for a petrol or diesel car. Electric cars, plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids now make up more than 30pc of new car sales. Car makers are responding to demand with a host of options, but how they differ and which is...
Honda e
The Honda e oozes personality with its virtual fish but you will need to splash out writes Geraldine Herbert Why you will like it? Watch faces light up and heads turn when you tootle by in the new Honda e. Is it a looker? Honda’s first all-electric car has a distinctly retro yet futuristic vibe, but it’s the little details like the signature front and rear lights and flush door handles that catch attention. Even with Covid...
